Aug 22, 2026

How Many Calories Does Volleyball Burn?

Volleyball burns about 140 kcal in 30 minutes at 70 kg (MET ≈ 4). Tables by weight/duration, intensity caveats, and how IGNITE AI keeps food honest after the session.

Rec league standing between points is not beach nationals. Intensity and sand vs court matter.

Working MET ≈ 4 (recreational; competitive beach or elite indoor runs higher). At 70 kg that is ~140 kcal / 30 min. Scale for bodyweight; long rests lower the real total.

Calorie table

Estimated calories for Volleyball (MET ≈ 4):

55 kg: 15 min: ~55 · 30 min: ~110 · 45 min: ~165 · 60 min: ~220

70 kg: 15 min: ~70 · 30 min: ~140 · 45 min: ~210 · 60 min: ~280

85 kg: 15 min: ~85 · 30 min: ~170 · 45 min: ~255 · 60 min: ~340

Continuous effort only.

Where IGNITE AI fits

Team pizza is tradition; unlogged pizza is sabotage. IGNITE AI Friends + meal snaps keep league night honest without killing the vibe.

Bottom line

Use ~140 kcal / 30 min at 70 kg as a starting point for volleyball, then trust weekly food averages more than any single board.